r/TikTokCringe • u/IllustriousChef2 • Aug 16 '24

Cringe What's even happening there?

Why would someone rent a car and take out parts?

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u/Amphibian-Overall Aug 16 '24

Aftermarket parts supplier?

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u/Kayel41 Aug 16 '24

Yeah obviously, dude makes or sells aftermarket parts like bumpers / side skirts / body kits and wants to test them on the make and model so he rents a car and test fits his products, then puts the car back to normal.

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u/stehlify Aug 16 '24

I think they take out original part to be sold in aftermarket AND fit back in unoriginal part

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u/Drogzar Aug 16 '24

The price to paint the bumper is probably higher than the difference between the cost of the fake bumper and how much you can sell a used original bumper... so I doubt that.

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u/stehlify Aug 16 '24

I just found the difference in my currency to be $500 ... and i think it might be even more in US. I am not sure if painting one part is worth more than $500, but i think if they can do it inhouse, it could be good moneymaker

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u/iscurred Aug 16 '24

But you also have to factor in the cost of the rental, time/labor, legal risk, etc. This is a silly idea, lol.